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Thrissur Pooram - 2014

1.
Thrissur Pooram 2014
The Thrissur Pooram - Feast for
the Eyes and Ears
Presentation Title

2.
Thrissur Pooram is called 'the pooram of all poorams' (festival).
UNESCO adjudged Thrissur Pooram as “the most spectacular
festival event on the planet . It is the biggest of all poorams
held in Kerala state. The Thrissur pooram, is celebrated every
year in the month of Medam (mid-April to mid-may) as per the
malayalam calendar. This year Pooram will be expected to
celebrate on 9th of May,2014 and is a must-do in every
South India Tour Package.
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While India is considered to be between 5000 to 10000 years old, and many
rituals, customs and festivals date back centuries, the Thrissur pooram is only
about 200 or more years old. It was orchestrated by the then ruler of Cochin,
Sakthan Thampuran or Raja Rama Varma, in 1798. Sakthan Thampuran, so
known for his firm and decisive administration, decided to break tradition
and create a venue for the temples belonging to his region to celebrate their
pooram festival.
The entire Pooram features about 96 elephants and is a sort of a friendly
competition between two temples - The Thiruvambady Bhagavathi and
Paramekkavu Bhagavathi with the Sree Vadakumnathan Temple playing a
role almost equivalent to a mediator. Most India tour operators include this
festival in their itinerary if the dates are convenient.
The processions and rituals of each of these deities follow a very strict
itinerary, scheduled in such a way that the tempo of the Pooram celebrations
– 36 hrs non-stop- is maintained without any loss of energy.
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The Pooram is almost an 8 hour music festival with various
instruments, such as the Chenda, Thimila, Edakka, Kombu,
Elathalam, Sanghu, Kurumukuzhal being used. Every event at
the festival is accompanied by music played by local maestros.
Every event is presided by the elephants of the two major
temples carrying golden plaques depicting the Gods of the
respective temples. For most of the events these elephants are
flanked by as many as 14 other elephants. Each one of the
elephants has an umbrella, fans made out of peacock feathers
and a bunch of yak tail which are held by people seated on the
elephant. These are swayed rhythmically to the music played
around the procession of elephants. The Thrissur Pooram is a
must on a visit to India.
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5.
Day 1 (May 7, 2014)
Arrival
Arrival at Kochi International Airport, drive to Trissur. Check-in at the hotel.
Evening visit chavakkad beach. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 (May 8, 2014)
Guruvayoor
Morning after breakfast drive to .Gurvayoor the one of the most sacred and
important pilgrim centres of Kerala. Its main attraction is the Sree Krishna
Temple (non-Hindus are not allowed inside the temple), considered the
Dwaraka of the South. This historic temple is shrouded in mystery. According
to belief, the temple is the creation of Guru, the preceptor of the Gods and
Vayu, God of the winds .Guruvyoor Elephant Camp is one of its kinds in the
world and is considered to be one of the largest elephant sanctuaries housing
around 60 elephants. The fascinating feature is that all the elephants are
offerings that are made by the devotees, at the temple. Guruvayoor is an
integral part of Kerala tourism packages.
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The camp also acts as a training school for the elephants. Most
of the elephants are trained to participate in major processions
and daily temple rituals. After sightseeing drive back to Trissur,
later visit the Pooram chamayam is a sort of dress display
conducted on the previous day of the festival at venues close to
the Vadakkumnathan temple in the heart of Thrissur town.
Evening drive back to hotel .Overnight at the hotel. Here you
can witness reponsible tourism in action.
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8.
Day 3 (May 9, 2014)
Pooram
Day at leisure by noon watch the mega festival Thrissur
Pooram. The main attractions are
Elanjithara Melam
The Elanjithara Melam was starts about 2:00 PM. This is a
musical display by some of the most experienced musicians of
Thrissur and the neighboring cities. The entire display is divided
into 3 kalams (steps), based on the speed. As goes unsaid, the
3rd being the fastest is the most explosive in nature. This is an
immersive experience and a welcome addition to all
Kerala Tourism Packages.
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9.
Kudamattom
This is a competition between the two temples. There are
about 15 elephants from each temple that face each other at
the Vadakumnathan Temple Grounds and they change the
umbrellas that are mounted on the elephants. The umbrellas
are all made out of silk and are beautifully decorated. There
were over 40 umbrellas that will be mounted on the elephants,
one after the other. This is the main event of the Thrissur
Pooram. Some of the umbrellas are very unique and colourful.
Many had intricate designs on them which made them look
very beautiful.
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10.
Vedikattu (Fire Works)
The Vedikattu is at 3:00 AM and is literally explosive. The
fireworks are amazing and the colours that filled the sky were
beautiful and bring about the right combination of colors. All
South India Tours that coincide with the temple festival
integrate this in the itinerary.
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11.
Day 4 (May 10, 2014)
Transfer to Kochi
By noon check-out from the hotel drive to Cochin .Check-in at
the hotel .Evening watch Kathakali show .Overnight at the
hotel.
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12.
Day 5 (May 11, 2014)
Kochi sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Fort Kochi .The town was shaped by
the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British. The result of
these cultural interfaces are seen in the remains of the IndoEuropean architecture here .Local sightseeing of Kochi. Places
of interest: Chinese fishing nets, St Francise Church, Dutch
palace(closed on Fridays),Jewish Synagogue(closed on Fridays
and Saturdays) and you can also stroll through the fragrance
streets of the spicemarket.Overnight at Kochi. This is bound to
be the highlight in your india tour.
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13.
Day 6 (May 12, 2014)
Alleppey Houseboat
After breakfast drive to Alleppey .Guests can check- in house
boat from the resort at 12:00 hrs from Alleppey they will
welcome you and start cruise after a short introduction, relax
and enjoy the canals and rivers and backwater. The boat will
anchor at 6:00 PM as per the laws of the Government of Kerala.
Evening enjoy your dinner and leave all worlds behind you and
have a good sleep in your floating paradise. Responsible
tourism on the South India tour circuit can be found here. This
is the high point of all Kerala Backwater Tours.
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14.
Day 7 (May 13, 2014)
Departure
After Breakfast check out at 9.00 AM at Alleppey end of
services in houseboat and leave houseboat with an ever-lasting
beautiful memory. Drive to Kochi if time permits shopping at
Kochi. Drop at Kochi International Airport for your onward
journey. Your Kerala Holiday and Tours will be etched deep in
your memory. Guraunteed!
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